The drummer this week vowed to stay clean after being sentenced to four years' probation on six charges relating to a violent incident with his then-fiance in July.

In the statement he didn't discuss his status with the band, although he suggested that a return to work was some time away - while admitting he'd probably be dead if the situation hadn't become a police matter.

Now Castronovo tells UCR: "I was fired on August 10. I was terminated. I was in treatment at the time and I'm grateful I was, because that was heartbreaking."